Town Clerk's Office

Official town documents are kept in this office and are available to the public. These include minutes to all Town Board meetings, various commission meetings, agreements, resolutions, Town Code and Local Laws. The vital statistics or records of births, deaths, marriages occurring in Crawford are also filed through this office.

The office issues marriage licenses, hunting and fishing licenses, burning permits and dog licenses as well as handicap parking permits, and takes reservations for the park pavilions.

Marriage Licenses

Licenses are issued Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM - No appointment necessary.

Both parties must be over 18.

Fee: $40.00

Each party must bring in two forms of ID (one a picture ID & birth certificate)

Both applicants must come in person

Any previously married persons must provide date of death, or certified copy of divorce papers, whichever is applicable.

Valid for 60 days after 24 hour waiting period.

Death Certificates & Birth Certificates

If the person died or was born in Crawford, certificate will be on file in this office

Copies are available to the next of kin at $10.00 per certified copy.

Dog Licenses

Dogs over six months old must be licensed

Proof of current rabies vaccination and proof of spaying/neutering (if applicable) must be provided.

Fee is $8.00 for spayed/neutered dog, $14.00 for a dog that has not been spayed/neutered.

For a permanent condition, you must submit a NYS Department of Motor Vehicles application (available at our office) which has been completed by a physician.

For a temporary condition, you must submit a NYS Department of Motor Vehicles application (available at our office) which has been completed by a physician stating expected date of recovery. Temporary permits can be issued for up to 6 months.